Lead & Principal Remote AI Jobs
The Lead & Principal AI salary range is USD 125,000 – USD 400,000 per year, based on 9 tracked openings.
There are 20 active remote AI job listings for Lead and Principal roles, with salaries ranging from USD 150,000 to 367,200. Top companies hiring include Binance and Wellington Management. Key skills in demand include leadership and AI expertise.
How much do Lead & Principal AI jobs pay?
The observed salary range is USD 125,000 – USD 400,000, based on 9 listings.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum | USD 125,000 |
| Median | USD 257,500 |
| Maximum | USD 400,000 |
Based on 9 matching listings, as of October 8, 2026.
What skills do Lead & Principal AI jobs need most?
The most in-demand skill is leadership, appearing in 62% of scanned listings.
| Skill | % of listings |
|---|---|
| leadership | 62% |
| ai | 62% |
| communication | 54% |
| machine-learning | 23% |
| strategy | 23% |
| blockchain | 23% |
| team-leadership | 15% |
| project management | 15% |
| data-engineering | 8% |
| project-management | 8% |
From 13 scanned listings, as of October 8, 2026.
Which companies are hiring for Lead & Principal AI?
8 companies are recorded hiring, including 8X Energy.
| Company |
|---|
| 8X Energy |
| Dust |
| Elman (Deep Science Ventures) |
| Liminal |
| OnHires |
| Primary |
| Supabase |
| Tether Operations Limited |
As of October 8, 2026.
Is hiring for Lead & Principal AI growing?
13 new postings were recorded over the last 90 days. Up roughly 60% vs. the first half of this period.
| Week starting | New postings |
|---|---|
| Aug 10 | 1 |
| Aug 31 | 2 |
| Sep 14 | 2 |
| Sep 28 | 2 |
| Oct 5 | 4 |
| Oct 12 | 2 |
As of October 8, 2026.
How does Lead & Principal AI compare to Senior Remote AI Jobs?
| Facet | Median salary |
|---|---|
| This page | USD 257,500 |
| Senior Remote AI Jobs | USD 155,000 |
As of October 8, 2026.
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